Licenses

Find information on how to obtain licenses with Boulder County.

• Body Art Licensing

  For businesses that provide tattoo or piercing services.

• Child Care Licensing

  Resources for child care providers.

• Civil Union License

  Apply for a civil union license in Boulder County.

• Contractor Licensing

  For anyone who engages in any type of work for compensation for which a building permit is required.

• Driver’s Licenses

  Driver’s licenses are issued and renewed by the Colorado Department of Revenue.

• Hauler License

  For hauling companies that collect, transport or dispose of discarded materials (garbage, recyclables, trash or compostables).

• Liquor Licensing

  Liquor licenses in unincorporated Boulder County are administered by the Boulder County Commissioners’ Office.

• Marijuana Licensing

  Set up a marijuana business in unincorporated Boulder County.

• Marriage License

  Getting married in Boulder County.

• Restaurant & Food Vendor Licensing

  For restaurants, grocery, caterers and mobile food trucks and units.

• Septic System Professional Licensing

  For installers of Onsite Wastewater System (OWS) systems.

• Short-Term Rental Licensing

  For anyone who operates a short-term rental in unincorporated Boulder County (such as VRBO or Airbnb).

• Vehicle Licensing

  The Motor Vehicle division handles license plates, disability parking placard and automobile registration.

Can’t find what you are looking for? Try looking in Permits.